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    09/17/2024 3:50 pm

    Mine Kings

    The Mine Kings touchdown in Greenland, in search of vast ruby deposits buried in the oldest rock on Earth.

    09/17/2024 4:35 pm

    Wicked Tuna

    One boat lands the biggest payday of the season so far but with rookie fishermen causing havoc on the waves, it doesn't come without a fight.

    09/17/2024 5:25 pm

    Air Crash Investigation Special Report

    Mistaken identity and hostile fire over enemy territory are among the many risks that pilots face in war zones around the world.

    09/17/2024 6:10 pm

    Air Crash Investigation Special Report

    In a rush to complete their flights, distracted pilots skip key procedures, ignore signs of danger, and make deadly decisions.

    09/17/2024 7:00 pm

    Drain The Oceans: The Mississippi River & Arctic War

    The Arctic hides remarkable Cold War secrets, but this toxic legacy is now considered a threat by many.

    09/17/2024 7:45 pm

    Ice Road Rescue

    The ice road rescue guys might be business rivals - but they're firm friends. They head to the mountains for some R and R, and to relive the rescues that made this season the most dramatic and daring ever.

    09/17/2024 8:30 pm

    Mine Kings

    The team heads to Ratnapura, Sri Lanka on a quest to find a small-scale ethical mine that could produce the ultimate in gem stones. The Padparadja, the "King of Sapphires" is the rarest sapphire in the world and has even adorned Maharaja's crowns.

    09/17/2024 9:20 pm

    Wicked Tuna

    The captains team up to improve their chances even though forming an alliance is risky.

    09/17/2024 10:10 pm

    Origins: The Journey of Humankind

    From simple trading through greed for gold to today's global economy, the meaning of money and the commodities mankind value changes as civilisation evolves.

    09/17/2024 10:55 pm

    Year Million

    Advances in graphics and computing power have given rise to a renaissance in virtual technologies from world-building platforms like `Second Life' to manufacturers of VR headsets like Oculus Rift.

    09/17/2024 11:45 pm

    Breakthrough

    The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe; new technology is leading towards significant discoveries about its workings.

    09/18/2024 12:35 am

    Air Crash Investigation Special Report

    From corrosion and metal fatigue to faulty repairs, three doomed airlines are brought down by gradually deteriorating parts.

    09/18/2024 1:20 am

    Air Crash Investigation Special Report

    Southwest Airlines flight 1380 is hit by an explosion in mid-air. The cabin door of a Boeing 737 is smashed open over Hawaii. Air Canada flight 797 caught fire 90 seconds after the emergency landing.

    09/18/2024 2:05 am

    Car S.O.S

    Tim and Fuzz find a Caterham 7, a British sports car that's an amateur racer's dream. They try help owner Jason get it back on the track.

    09/18/2024 2:50 am

    Science of Stupid

    Leaping through windows, hoops or narrow gaps can look very cool if done right. But when done wrong, it's embarrassing.

    09/18/2024 3:15 am

    Science of Stupid

    Giant inflatables can make all the difference at a fairground, but out in the wild, people put them to some spectacular uses.

    09/18/2024 3:40 am

    Drain the Oceans

    Exciting new discoveries unearth the real story behind world famous pirates.

    09/18/2024 4:25 am

    Food Factory

    A look at how some foods are made in food factories including fat-free Greek yogurt, butter cream, and Swiss roll cakes.

    09/18/2024 4:50 am

    Food Factory

    A look at how some foods are made in food factories including cabbage rolls, sweet and salty popcorn, and potato skins chips.

    09/18/2024 5:15 am

    History: The Interesting Bits

    An exploration of history's many revolutions, industrial, sexual and the big one, political.

    09/18/2024 6:00 am

    History: The Interesting Bits

    Our modern world was created through invention, but how did some of the world's greatest come about?

    09/18/2024 6:50 am

    WWII: Hell Under the Sea

    Navigating the fjords that led to Narvik, Norway, where German and British forces faced off during World War II. Repeated torpedo failures threatened to sink the mission and leave Hitler's invading troops exposed and vulnerable.

    09/18/2024 7:35 am

    Hitler's Last Stand

    In the autumn of 1944, Patton's Third Army approaches the heavily fortified region of Metz; after being turned back from Fort Driant, Patton's men target Fort Koenigsmacker a month later.

    09/18/2024 8:25 am

    History: The Interesting Bits

    An exploration of history's many revolutions, industrial, sexual and the big one, political.

    09/18/2024 9:10 am

    History: The Interesting Bits

    Our modern world was created through invention, but how did some of the world's greatest come about?

    09/18/2024 10:00 am

    WWII: Hell Under the Sea

    Navigating the fjords that led to Narvik, Norway, where German and British forces faced off during World War II. Repeated torpedo failures threatened to sink the mission and leave Hitler's invading troops exposed and vulnerable.

    09/18/2024 10:45 am

    Hitler's Last Stand

    In the autumn of 1944, Patton's Third Army approaches the heavily fortified region of Metz; after being turned back from Fort Driant, Patton's men target Fort Koenigsmacker a month later.

    09/18/2024 11:30 am

    Origins: The Journey of Humankind

    From simple trading through greed for gold to today's global economy, the meaning of money and the commodities mankind value changes as civilisation evolves.

    09/18/2024 12:20 pm

    Year Million

    Advances in graphics and computing power have given rise to a renaissance in virtual technologies from world-building platforms like `Second Life' to manufacturers of VR headsets like Oculus Rift.

    09/18/2024 1:10 pm

    Breakthrough

    The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe; new technology is leading towards significant discoveries about its workings.

    09/18/2024 1:55 pm

    Car S.O.S

    Tim and Fuzz find a Caterham 7, a British sports car that's an amateur racer's dream. They try help owner Jason get it back on the track.

    09/18/2024 2:45 pm

    Science of Stupid

    Leaping through windows, hoops or narrow gaps can look very cool if done right. But when done wrong, it's embarrassing.

    09/18/2024 3:10 pm

    Ice Road Rescue

    The ice road rescue guys might be business rivals - but they're firm friends. They head to the mountains for some R and R, and to relive the rescues that made this season the most dramatic and daring ever.

    National Geographic HD

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: (NZST) UTC Country: United States Language: English

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